Have you come across a CHW file and don’t know how to open it? It is a file frequently used by applications, but little known. Read on to find out what it is for.
What is a CHW file?
CHW files are an index file that contains the information from multiple CHM files. They are files that are not compressed, which is why they usually have a considerable weight in memory.
CHM files are nothing more than help documents used by various programs to store documentation of their use and operation. It can include instructions for use, definition of the functions it contains or a set of questions and answers.
CHMs are saved in an HTML format file because it includes multimedia information such as images, audio, text, and hyperlinks. The advantage of this format is that it can be opened with any browser.
CHW extension files cannot be converted directly. By opening the file and accessing the CHM files they can be changed to other text formats such as PDF, TXT or EPUB.
How to open a CHW file
If you are an application developer you are interested in how this type of file works and how to open it. The application that is usually used to open a CHW is FAR HTML.
You can download it directly from its website to download it and enjoy a free version. It is a light application with a simple interface.
To open a file the document run the application on your PC. Click the Authoring / Help File Explorer menu option (Ctrl + Alt + X).
Now if what you want is to access the CHM files you can use any browser to access the content. Even use tools like Notepadd, even if it shows it to you in a limited way.
The Notepad++ version can be used to open the CHW file. Show content as plain text, but can be limiting if it also contains images, audio, or document files.
I can’t open the CHW file
Application crashes
If for some reason you can’t open the file by double-clicking on it, change the default application to open it. Right click on the file and choose the Open With option.
In case you are using FAR HTML, verify that the application has been installed correctly. In case it generates an error, perform the installation again.
Corrupted file
A possible failure to upload or download the file could cause data loss in the process. In those cases, it is best to download the file again and try to open it again.
virus in the system
Malware and viruses can affect the performance of PC applications and the integrity of files. Performs an exhaustive analysis in search of possible threats.
Use an antivirus that is up to date. If you don’t have you can remove the threat without the use of an application.
hardware problems
The main hardware problems that usually affect the normal operation of applications are driver updates and disk or memory failure.
If you did a recent driver update, roll back to the driver version that worked for you. Otherwise, it is outdated, go to the hardware page to download the latest version.
It also performs an analysis of the disk and memory to verify that they do not have errors. If everything is working correctly, the problem is probably the file.
file extension
It is possible to confuse the format of one file with another, especially those extensions that are very similar. Check the name of the extension and if it is spelled correctly.
